Category: Porthole Magazine

Feb 21

5 Overlooked Cruise Destinations

Cruises to places like the Bahamas and the Caribbean are a dime a dozen. To get the most for your money, consider a cruise destination that isn’t the typical choice of the masses. There are a few you may never have thought of, that you owe it to yourself to check out. Here are five …

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Feb 20

Make the Most of Your Tahiti Cruise Vacation

The beauty of French Polynesia, a South Pacific archipelago made up of 118 islands and atolls, has beckoned artists and writers including Paul Gauguin, Robert Louis Stevenson and James Michener across the centuries. Poet Rupert Brooke, another luminary captivated by the islands, observed, “In the South Seas, the Creator seems to have wanted to show …

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Feb 20

Touring Taiwan: 7 Must-Sees

There is a reason that Portuguese explorers called Taiwan the ilha formosa, or “beautiful island.” Sitting over a hundred miles off the coast of mainland China, Taiwan is a prosperous country with a wealth of natural beauty. For those setting out to the beautiful island nation for the first time, here is list of the 7 …

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Feb 19

Dish It Up: Health-Conscious Cruise Cuisine

Forget the Christmas cookies you gobbled with abandon. It’s so last month. Actually, it’s so last year. We begin 2019 in gratitude, for we can now dine more healthfully — and deliciously — while cruising more than ever before. Organic, low-calorie, vegetarian, vegan — you name it. We’ve got the goods on how cruise ships …

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Feb 19

Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel Cruise Fashion

The world of high fashion woke up to terrible news this morning, as famed designer Karl Lagerfeld died in France at the age of 85. Lagerfeld was a titan in the industry and his inspiration turned Chanel into a bastion of 20th century fashion. Known for his often over the top fashion shows, Lagerfeld’s passion …

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Feb 18

Last Call: Espresso Yourself

The Place for Espresso — Café al Bacio and Gelateria

Feb 18

Benefits of Using AirBnB in a Foreign Country

Traveling is fun and exciting. Besides the choice of what country to visit and what to do when you get there, one of the most important things to choose when planning a vacation to a foreign country is what accommodations you will stay in. Nowadays there are so many options: hotel, hostel, AirBnB. My favorite, …

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Feb 15

Vitamin Sea: Can You Lose Five Pounds and Get Fit on a Cruise?

Does going on a cruise always have to be an indulgent vacation? Can you go on a cruise and not gain a few pounds?

Feb 15

Cruise Deal of the Week – February 15, 2019

Love is in the air, so why not book a cruise with a line whose name literally means love! Ama (or amor) means love in Spanish and AmaWaterways is offering one of their best deals yet in honor of Valentine’s Day! Actually, it’s really THREE offers all rolled into one awesome cruise deal.

Feb 14

6 Tips for Booking a Last-Minute Winter Cruise

Everyone looks forward to the end of the year. The early winter months represent holidays, celebrations, and quality time with family and friends. However, the winter weather, stressful end of year deadlines, and the celebratory moments also drain your energy. The perfect remedy for the post-holiday season is a last-minute winter cruise getaway.